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Plasma processing method for working the surface of semiconductor devices

US7098138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 2003
Grant dateAug 29, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 28, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/021
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A plasma processing method is provided of processing a sample having a silicon nitride layer with high accuracy of size in anisotropy and excellent selectivity to a silicon oxide layer as underlayer. A mixed atmosphere of chlorine gas containing no fluorine with aluminum is converted into plasma in a plasma etching processing chamber and the sample having the silicon nitride layer is etched by using the plasma.

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